The Buzz - Coach Frepan's Victory Over Life-Threatening Disorder, Chipotle Nationals Comes To Brownsburg H.S.

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 ✅ Brownsburg Wrestling Coach Patrick Frepan's Victory Over A Life-Threatening Disorder

▶ Sila Realty Trust Announces Strategic Purchase of Brownsburg Healthcare Facility

 🏀 Brownsburg to Host High School Basketball Chipotle Nationals

Upcoming Local Events

March 2024

• Camp Registration Opens

  • Date: March 2, 2024

  • Description: Start of registration for a summer camp organized by the Greater Indiana Florida College Booster Club for ages 9-19.

  • More Information: Greater Indiana Florida College Booster Club

• The HR Lab

  • Date: Wednesday, March 6, 2024

  • Location: Eiteljorg Museum

  • More information can be found here on Eventbrite.

• Improv Now

  • Date: March 11, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

  • Description: An improv event promising a night of entertainment and laughter.

  • Location: Eaton Hall, 61 N. Green Street, Brownsburg, IN 46112

  • More Information: Greater Indiana Florida College Booster Club

• Lock-In

  • Date: March 22, 2024, from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

  • Description: An overnight event filled with various activities for attendees.

  • Location: The Flow Space, 8131 Kingston Street; Suite 500, Avon, IN 46123

  • More Information: Greater Indiana Florida College Booster Club

• Experience FC

  • Date: March 29, 2024

  • Description: An opportunity for individuals to experience what Florida College has to offer through various presentations and activities.

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Defying Odds: Patrick Frepan's Victory Over a Life-Threatening Neurological Disorder

Summary of article that originally appeared in the Indianapolis Star written by Dana Hunsinger Benbow

Patrick Frepan experienced a harrowing ordeal when he began to suffer from a rare brain infection called Bickerstaff brainstem encephalitis, leading to severe hallucinations where he imagined being trapped and unable to move or communicate effectively. Initially, he mistook these vivid experiences—such as being taken to a dirt track race in Arizona or living inside a Costco—for reality. As his condition worsened, he was misdiagnosed multiple times before finally receiving the correct diagnosis. Frepan's physical state deteriorated significantly, confining him to IU Health University Hospital with a feeding tube, as his weight dropped drastically. The hallucinations, he later learned, were influenced by his surroundings and what was playing on the TV in his hospital room.

Before his illness, Frepan was in excellent physical condition, deeply involved in coaching wrestling at Brownsburg West Middle School. However, he began to notice a decline in his abilities, prompting a series of medical consultations that eventually led to his diagnosis. His journey through the healthcare system was fraught with misdiagnoses, including suggestions of multiple sclerosis and conversion disorder, until a breakthrough came with the correct diagnosis of Miller Fisher Syndrome, a variant of Guillain-Barré syndrome, which was later identified as Bickerstaff brainstem encephalitis.

Frepan underwent intensive rehabilitation, facing and overcoming enormous challenges. He had to relearn basic human functions, such as walking, talking, and eating. With the support of his wife, family, and medical professionals, including a crucial encounter with Dr. Riley Snook, Frepan began to make strides towards recovery. Despite the physical and emotional toll, he was determined to return to his life, especially to teaching and coaching wrestling, which he did with remarkable resilience.

His story is not just a personal journey of recovery but also an inspiring testament to the human spirit's capacity to overcome adversity. Frepan's experience profoundly affected his approach to coaching, teaching, and life, emphasizing the importance of resilience, support, and never taking anything for granted.

Check out the full article here: Indianapolis Star

Sila Realty Trust Announces Strategic Purchase of Brownsburg Healthcare Facility

Sila Realty Trust, Inc., a real estate investment trust focused on healthcare properties, announced the purchase of a $39 million inpatient rehabilitation facility in Brownsburg, Indiana, from Capital Growth Medvest. This facility, leased to a joint venture between Community Health Network and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, expands Sila's investment in high-quality healthcare real estate.

The facility, which started accepting patients in May 2023, is part of a larger network providing specialized rehabilitation services across the Indianapolis area. It underscores Sila Realty Trust's strategy of acquiring premium healthcare facilities to meet growing healthcare needs, particularly for inpatient rehabilitation services. Sila Realty Trust, based in Tampa, Florida, owns a diverse portfolio of 132 properties across the U.S. and focuses on generating stable income through its investments in the healthcare sector.

Brownsburg High School to Host the Renamed Chipotle High School Basketball Nationals

The Chipotle High School Basketball Nationals, formerly known as the GEICO Nationals, will be held at Brownsburg High School near Indianapolis, Indiana, from April 4-6, 2024. The event, run by Paragon Marketing of Chicago, will feature six girls' teams and eight boys' teams, including several ranked in the Blue Star Media Elite 25. Moving from its previous location in Fort Myers, Florida, the tournament is a single-elimination event broadcast live on ESPN networks.

The National High School Invitational, initiated in 2009, has been a platform for top-ranked high school basketball teams to compete in a season-ending tournament. Over the years, the event has taken place in various locations and crowned numerous champions, transitioning to the Chipotle Nationals in 2024.

Liam McNeeley, Indiana's sole 2024 class commit and a five-star recruit, will play at the Chipotle Nationals in Brownsburg High School, Indianapolis, from April 4-6. This event, previously known as the GEICO High School Basketball Nationals, features top teams nationwide and will be aired on ESPN. McNeeley, notable for his three-point shooting and ranked 14th nationally, is among players from Montverde Academy, which boasts a perfect season and includes top recruits committed to major colleges. The tournament also hints at participation from other high-profile recruits, with the full lineup to be revealed in March.

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